Andhra govt cancels bauxite mining lease in Vizag's tribal area

  • Andhra government canceled the bauxite mining lease in the tribal area in the state's Visakhapatnam district.
     
  • With this step, CM Jagan has fulfilled another poll promise.

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  • The government issued six orders, which revoked the mining lease grant for bauxite in Jarella of Chintapalli agency area.
     
  • The mining lease was given by the previous TDP government to the APMDC for a period of 30 years.
     
  • The terms of reference for the lease has clearly mentioned that the mining should be carried out after taking necessary clearances.
     

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